Anyone running 225/40 and 245/35/18?

mosx · 04-06-2011, 03:59 PM

I've got 235/40's up front, 255's out back. The only complaint I have is the front tires look fat compared to the skinny rear tire.

Lone Patrone · 01-28-2015, 09:31 PM

Kamal is spot on. He is only being prudent and cost conscious, nothing wrong with that. The $100 comment posted by others is inflammatory and doesn't bring value to the conversation.

Donny Rino1 · 02-01-2015, 04:35 AM

Just had this exact set up put on yesterday. ....very happy with the choice of tires. IMO for slightly more money I would choose the better tires.

MikesBMW · 03-20-2015, 10:16 PM

bump, what did you go with 245 or 255 on the back?

Olgeezer1 · 03-22-2015, 03:54 PM

I'm dealing with less power so this may not be that helpful. Kept the stock staggered 18" 263 wheels and squared the tires w/ 225/40/18. After reading a lot of reviews (Tire Rack etc.) went with Sumitomo HTRZ3's. Had a hard look at the Conti DW's too but put off by the soft sidewall reports. Quite pleased with the ride and autoX performance and the price is hard to beat.

methodz · 04-25-2015, 12:18 AM

You running 225 on all four corners? I'm debating the 225/245 or 225/255 right now but I don't know about going -20 from stock in the back. How is it?

Pyrat 2 · 04-25-2015, 06:56 AM

To op. Not sure if you finalized your decision. The good news is that there will be a good fit so there is no issues there. The contis are rated down to 7,5 inch rims and you won't get rub with that small increase in size. You'll also in theory get less understeer which is a bonus. However, I assume you are talking about the extreme contacts. If so I had a very bad experience with them as DEs. Brand new tires on my E90 went to a DE and they literally started to chunk and fall apart on the outer edge taking the abuse on the corners. It was so bad I had to cut short my weekend for fear of not being able to make it home. If you aren't going to DE these then they are great for the street. If you are going to DE even occasionally then stay away. They are on my 'do not buy again' list for any cars that I will DE. Up until I had tried the contis I had been running Goodyear asymetrics both on street and track with no issues other than of course that these tires too are not track tires. They took the abuse though and if it's any indication I repurchased multiple times because I was pleased with their performance. They now sell the asymetric 2s which I don't have any experience with.

MightyMouseTech · 04-25-2015, 08:14 AM

I would not even hesitate going to 225/245. The more front tire the better. Our cars are lacking front tire more than they are lacking rear tires. It will still be an upgrade, and handle better than it does now.

The DW are a great tire.

Order them up and enjoy your car!

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mosx The mod bug has bitten. 22 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've got 235/40's up front, 255's out back. The only complaint I have is the front tires look fat compared to the skinny rear tire.
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Lone Patrone Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodbine, MD iTrader: (0)	Kamal is spot on. He is only being prudent and cost conscious, nothing wrong with that. The $100 comment posted by others is inflammatory and doesn't bring value to the conversation.
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Donny Rino1 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: bmw 330 2006 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: scarsdale ny iTrader: (0)	Just had this exact set up put on yesterday. ....very happy with the choice of tires. IMO for slightly more money I would choose the better tires.
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MikesBMW Banned 318 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X1 [0.00]	bump, what did you go with 245 or 255 on the back?
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Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 183 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	I'm dealing with less power so this may not be that helpful. Kept the stock staggered 18" 263 wheels and squared the tires w/ 225/40/18. After reading a lot of reviews (Tire Rack etc.) went with Sumitomo HTRZ3's. Had a hard look at the Conti DW's too but put off by the soft sidewall reports. Quite pleased with the ride and autoX performance and the price is hard to beat.
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04-25-2015, 12:18 AM	#28
methodz First Lieutenant 40 Rep 393 Posts Drives: '12 Le Mans 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (3)	You running 225 on all four corners? I'm debating the 225/245 or 225/255 right now but I don't know about going -20 from stock in the back. How is it?
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I would not even hesitate going to 225/245. The more front tire the better. Our cars are lacking front tire more than they are lacking rear tires. It will still be an upgrade, and handle better than it does now. The DW are a great tire. Order them up and enjoy your car!
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